Review: 75458 Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver Helmet
Posted by CapnRex101,
Plenty of memorable Star Wars helmets appear throughout the movies, though 75458 Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver Helmet cannot exactly be considered among them! This trooper was only featured in The Mandalorian and Grogu for ten or perhaps twenty seconds, after all.
Nevertheless, this model looks very accurate to the movie and includes some clever techniques, as we have come to expect from the Helmet Collection. Perhaps the quality of the design will overcome the relative obscurity of the subject, in this instance.
Summary
75458 Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver Helmet, 775 pieces.
£59.99 / $69.99 / €69.99 | 7.7p, 9.0c, 9.0c per piece.
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Though an impressive model overall, this helmet is not worthy of a large-scale rendition
- Accurate shaping and details
- Creative building techniques
- Relatively easy colour swap
- Not a notable helmet design
- Brow line is too wide
The set was provided for review by LEGO. All opinions expressed are those of the author.
Reference
Source - sideshow.com
The Completed Model
New trooper types are introduced in most Star Wars movies and the Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver is a dull example, in my opinion, using armour pieces from other Imperial troopers. The helmet is merely a repainted Shoretrooper helmet, which rather highlights how a Shoretrooper helmet would be a more interesting set, as a more prominent trooper and because this series already includes several white helmets, but none in tan.
Having said that, the AT-RT driver's helmet is executed very well. I expected a model similar in size to 75305 Scout Trooper Helmet, which could be a problem given its price, but it is actually much closer to 75429 AT-AT Driver Helmet. In addition, the typical base and printed plaque are included, contrasting nicely with the driver's helmet.
The model's proportions and shaping are superb, particularly given the subtle seams between sections of the helmet. The transition from the angled structures around the jaw to those at the sides is exceptional and I love how the face is designed, so the armour looks almost completely smooth, most notably around the nose.
There are a few stickers, unfortunately, adding vents along the jaw and across the back of the helmet. These are clear-backed, which is useful in case you want to construct a tan version of the helmet and was apparently a deliberate choice with that in mind. No stickers are necessary for the central vocoder or the visor, however.
While not as complex as 75429 AT-AT Driver Helmet or the Formula 1 helmets, there are still some neat techniques included. I like how the angled air filters are fixed to turntables and the whole assembly beneath the visor is attached to ball joints, which has allowed the designer to capture its subtle angle.
The reinforced armour on top is impressive too, incorporating triangular sign pieces to fill gaps and complete the shield's curvature. These are also connected to ball joints hidden behind the armour, as pictured below, before the structure is attached to the helmet with Technic axles.
The black band above the visor is marginally wider than it should be and the 1x4 curved slope on the brow looks awkward, but it would be essentially impossible to create a perfectly smooth curved surface at this scale, without highly specialised parts. Otherwise, details along the sides and on the back are accurate to the source material.
Notably, the areas of mechanical texture on the back are not there on the Shoretrooper helmet, so there is more to do than a colour swap. Nonetheless, the vast majority of pieces needed are available in tan, or close equivalents are, so it should be possible to adjust the helmet's colour if you choose.
Overall
Despite my qualms about the importance of the AT-RT driver helmet and therefore interest in a LEGO model, 75458 Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver Helmet is surprisingly good! The shape is very close to the onscreen design and involves some clever building techniques, particularly on the face.
Unfortunately, I cannot get past the problem that this subject is not really worthy of the Helmet Collection. Though not all are iconic, the sets in this series to date are all broadly recognisable and quite popular, whereas the Imperial Remnant AT-RT driver helmet is known primarily for its close resemblance to a Shoretrooper. That is just not enough, in my opinion.
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I think your closing thoughts sum it up quite nicely. I’m sure someone will have a go at building it in tan for a shoretrooper.
Modern Star Wars films are very divisive, but for the most part I think Rogue One is genuinely liked. There’s plenty of content from it that hasn’t been translated to Lego, so I’d love Lego to revisit it properly at some point.
Well this sounds like we need a Survey, Will you buy this ? Would you buy it in Tan? I have all the others so i probably will buy but now you mention it a new colour would be nice, especially if it links to a more popular helmet. Can we push Lego to Re-colour? Would save on design costs. They have done it with multiple Technic cars, a Fiat if i remember correctly and a Creator Dinosaur in 3 colours.
Many thanks for the review @CapnRex101 , excellent work as always.
A good set to be sure, but also entirely forgettable I would think. As I see it TLG have overplayed their hand with this avalanche of Mandalorian and Grogu sets, and when combined with the Smart Play stuff 2026 is perhaps looking set to become the worst year of LSW to date...?
I understand TLG really going all-in for the first new cinematic release in years, but in sum this has not turned out well.
@The_Cellarer said:
"Many thanks for the review @CapnRex101 , excellent work as always.
A good set to be sure, but also entirely forgettable I would think. As I see it TLG have overplayed their hand with this avalanche of Mandalorian and Grogu sets, and when combined with the Smart Play stuff 2026 is perhaps looking set to become the worst year of LSW to date...?
I understand TLG really going all-in for the first new cinematic release in years, but in sum this has not turned out well."
Eight sets is an avalanche? Okay...
@560heliport said:
" @The_Cellarer said:
"Many thanks for the review @CapnRex101 , excellent work as always.
A good set to be sure, but also entirely forgettable I would think. As I see it TLG have overplayed their hand with this avalanche of Mandalorian and Grogu sets, and when combined with the Smart Play stuff 2026 is perhaps looking set to become the worst year of LSW to date...?
I understand TLG really going all-in for the first new cinematic release in years, but in sum this has not turned out well."
Eight sets is an avalanche? Okay..."
IIRC, 8 is more than any other single, initial wave of sets released for a DSW movie, but not more than the overall sets from any one film (except Rogue One, sadly). But at least those sets had a variety of characters. The Mando & Grogu sets are all just... Mando & Grogu, every time, except the X-wing set. I think that monotony of subject material, coupled with the fact that many (most?) people are either tired of the Mandalorian and Grogu as characters or don't care about them in the first place, leads to the feeling of being inundated with sets from the film - like it's an avalanche. It'll pass as the movie gets forgotten. But it is possible LSW doesn't fare so well this year as a result.
Seeing this design for the first time, but when comparing to the image from the series, I can't help but feel that the angled sections on the sides of the jaw should be angled out quite a bit more. In the picture both parts get much closer to a straight line than in the Lego rendition, wher they appear beyond 90 degrees of each other. It makes it look kinda awkwardly narrow.
@Lego34s said:
"Well this sounds like we need a Survey, Will you buy this ? Would you buy it in Tan? I have all the others so i probably will buy but now you mention it a new colour would be nice, especially if it links to a more popular helmet. Can we push Lego to Re-colour? Would save on design costs. They have done it with multiple Technic cars, a Fiat if i remember correctly and a Creator Dinosaur in 3 colours."
Just buy it in white. It'll Tan itself over time. :)
I feel like the entire review can be summed up in two words: why though?
At least they’re still making helmets!
(/grumbles quietly to the tune of Diorama subtheme fan)
More seriously there are definitely remaining helmets I’d’ve liked before this one — the red emperor’s royal guard helmets top my personal wishlist, although, er, they also probably aren’t visible for long enough really. Still, it does look very nice and I’m not sad to probably be buying it as a gift for my partner eventually. It will look good with the others.
SO love this helmet. Fun build and looks great with my collection. Happy with all of the Mando and Grogu sets. They are fun to play with, sturdy and awesome. This helmet continues the trend. Not at all dissapointed.
@BLProductions said:
" @560heliport said:
" @The_Cellarer said:
"Many thanks for the review @CapnRex101 , excellent work as always.
A good set to be sure, but also entirely forgettable I would think. As I see it TLG have overplayed their hand with this avalanche of Mandalorian and Grogu sets, and when combined with the Smart Play stuff 2026 is perhaps looking set to become the worst year of LSW to date...?
I understand TLG really going all-in for the first new cinematic release in years, but in sum this has not turned out well."
Eight sets is an avalanche? Okay..."
IIRC, 8 is more than any other single, initial wave of sets released for a DSW movie, but not more than the overall sets from any one film (except Rogue One, sadly). But at least those sets had a variety of characters. The Mando & Grogu sets are all just... Mando & Grogu, every time, except the X-wing set. I think that monotony of subject material, coupled with the fact that many (most?) people are either tired of the Mandalorian and Grogu as characters or don't care about them in the first place, leads to the feeling of being inundated with sets from the film - like it's an avalanche. It'll pass as the movie gets forgotten. But it is possible LSW doesn't fare so well this year as a result. "
75445 Anzellan Starship does not have Mando.
If we count the April 1st X-wing as the same wave as the April 26th sets, that's still just six sets in the first wave. The other two aren't out until August.
@560heliport said:
" @BLProductions said:
" @560heliport said:
" @The_Cellarer said:
"Many thanks for the review @CapnRex101 , excellent work as always.
A good set to be sure, but also entirely forgettable I would think. As I see it TLG have overplayed their hand with this avalanche of Mandalorian and Grogu sets, and when combined with the Smart Play stuff 2026 is perhaps looking set to become the worst year of LSW to date...?
I understand TLG really going all-in for the first new cinematic release in years, but in sum this has not turned out well."
Eight sets is an avalanche? Okay..."
IIRC, 8 is more than any other single, initial wave of sets released for a DSW movie, but not more than the overall sets from any one film (except Rogue One, sadly). But at least those sets had a variety of characters. The Mando & Grogu sets are all just... Mando & Grogu, every time, except the X-wing set. I think that monotony of subject material, coupled with the fact that many (most?) people are either tired of the Mandalorian and Grogu as characters or don't care about them in the first place, leads to the feeling of being inundated with sets from the film - like it's an avalanche. It'll pass as the movie gets forgotten. But it is possible LSW doesn't fare so well this year as a result. "
75445 Anzellan Starship does not have Mando.
If we count the April 1st X-wing as the same wave as the April 26th sets, that's still just six sets in the first wave. The other two aren't out until August. "
I don’t know whether they’d all count as “first wave” but it looks to me like Force Awakens and The Last Jedi both had 8 kits in their first years. Rise of Skywalker had 5, though. Assuming I’m not counting wrong.
Yeah, Disney and/or Lego made some odd choices with these Mando and Grogu sets. I really feel for the guy who in both Lego and Hasbro action figure form is now forever saddled with the label “Imperial Remnant Warlord” as opposed to the actual name we know he has. As for this thing, I suppose they went with it since it’s a new Stormtrooper helmet. There aren’t many Imperials in the film apparently, so they went with the one that seemed best.
@Hiratha the Royal Guard feel like they’d be tricky to pull off in this style, given that their helmets are a lot of smooth surfaces with attached fabric. Something like the Imperial Praetorians, Elite Praetorians, or (pipe dream) Sovereign Protectors would probably work better. For that matter, where’s the helmer for Moff Gideon or the Imperial Commandos from the Mando season three finale? The Dark Troopers got one, though I suppose they were featured in more episodes.
@SearchlightRG
I agree, but I live in hope nonetheless, because if they *did* figure out a way to make it work it would be *so cool.*
I’d also be pretty okay with one of the kintsugi troopers or Enoch, quality of the show they’re in aside. There’s a lot of cool helmets in Star Wars!
When are they going to do Lord Dark Helmet from "Spaceballs"?
Didn’t think I’d ever see a Hot Toys sixth scale figure on Brickset, but here we are! The picture source was from Sideshow Collectibles but it’s a Hot Toys product.
I’m busy selling off my Lego collection to buy more Hot Toys figures!
@Monsieur_Plastique said:
"When are they going to do Lord Dark Helmet from "Spaceballs"?"
Hopefully never.
Ten to twenty seconds screen time is an age compared to how long some of my childhood favourites characters got.
I'd love to see a review of the whole Helmet Collection. With all of them gathered in once place and then ranked, first to worst! A 'Complete collection Review' if you will.
@GeordiePaul said:
"Didn’t think I’d ever see a Hot Toys sixth scale figure on Brickset, but here we are! The picture source was from Sideshow Collectibles but it’s a Hot Toys product.
I’m busy selling off my Lego collection to buy more Hot Toys figures!"
Hello fellow Hot Toys collector! I only turn to Hot Toys figure images when there are none of decent quality from the film, as in this case because it is not available for screenshotting yet.
@CapnRex101 said:
" @GeordiePaul said:
"Didn’t think I’d ever see a Hot Toys sixth scale figure on Brickset, but here we are! The picture source was from Sideshow Collectibles but it’s a Hot Toys product.
I’m busy selling off my Lego collection to buy more Hot Toys figures!"
Hello fellow Hot Toys collector! I only turn to Hot Toys figure images when there are none of decent quality from the film, as in this case because it is not available for screenshotting yet."
I feel seen! Who knew there was another Hot Toys fan on here. I’m still going to try and hang on to my modular buildings but I think once Ninjago City and Docks both go it will be time to purge the modulars too unfortunately. Can’t have two insanely expensive hobbies at once :-)
Of what parts is the visor made of?